13201

Production and transportation logistics coordinators

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Production logistics coordinators coordinate and expedite the flow of work within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. Transportation logistics coordinators coordinate and monitor the movement of products and ensure that products are shipped and received on schedule. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies and other industrial establishments.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Production logistics coordinators
Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of supply-chain work units or departments
Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
Communicate regularly with other production coordinators, warehouse, production and construction supervisors and purchasing and inventory clerks to coordinate activities between warehouses, production floors, construction sites or other supply chain work units or departments
Maintains inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production
Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
Transportation logistics coordinators
Coordinate and monitor logistics of the movement of parts, supplies and materials within an establishment and ensure that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule
Prepare and process all customs documents for International & U.S. shipments.

Example job titles

•dispatch logistician
•freight forwarding logistician
•production coordinator
•production scheduler
•supply chain coordinator - production
•supply control coordinator

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 13201 designates Production and transportation logistics coordinators. This TEER 3 occupation plays a critical role in supply chain management, involving the planning, organizing, and overseeing of the logistics and movement of production materials, parts, and finished products, as well as coordinating customs and transportation processes. These professionals are primarily employed by manufacturing, mining, retail, and transportation companies across Canada.

Key responsibilities under NOC 13201 include coordinating and monitoring the movement of supplies, planning delivery and production schedules, maintaining inventory reports, and communicating with purchasing, warehouse, and customs departments. Employment requirements typically demand completion of secondary school, supplemented by several years of experience in transportation, warehousing, or production logistics, or the completion of a college program in logistics, business administration, or transportation management.

Since NOC 13201 is categorized under TEER 3, skilled workers in this occupation may be eligible for Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated professional for official guidance.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

14402Production logistics workers

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.